The Positive Coeliac

07/05/2026

This year marks 10 years since my coeliac disease diagnosis 🧡

Before diagnosis, I experienced fatigue, brain fog and eventually severe stomach cramps and IBS-like symptoms. Looking back, the signs were there, but my doctor and I didn’t connect them to coeliac disease at the time.

After experiencing prolonged fatigue following grief and various deficiencies including iron, vitamin D and calcium, I eventually saw a different GP who arranged blood tests, followed by a biopsy which confirmed my diagnosis.

If symptoms feel familiar to you, don’t ignore them. And importantly, if you are being tested for coeliac disease, keep gluten in your diet throughout the testing process.

1 in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease, but only 36% are diagnosed leaving 64% undiagnosed.

If you know the feeling, find out if you should be tested by visiting 👉 www.isitcoeliacdisease.org.uk

UK 🧡

07/05/2026

Time to stock up on free from favourites at 💜🧡

Let me know what you will be picking up in the comments!

05/05/2026

POV: waiting for to launch a gluten free bun.

27/02/2026

Sad to hear that Giacomellis is closing its doors. It was such a brilliant idea and something genuinely different for anyone needing proper gluten free chippy options in Lanarkshire and beyond.

Fair play to the team for giving it a go and best of luck with the new concept, hope it’s a big success.

Where are we getting a gluten free fried pizza in Scotland now? 🍕

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After much reflection, we have made the difficult decision to close Giacomellis West Coast Fish Bar (Gluten Free Takeaway).

Our final day of trading will be Sunday 15th March.

This concept was created with real heart — a fully dedicated gluten-free takeaway, built to provide a safe and trusted option for those who needed it most. We are incredibly proud of the standards we upheld and the customers who supported a specialist product from day one.

However, despite our best efforts, the level of ongoing trade required to sustain a single-focus gluten-free model has simply not been there. As a small independent business, decisions like this are never taken lightly.

To say thank you, we will be running special offers and discounts right up until our final day on 15th March. We would truly love to see as many familiar faces as possible before we close the doors.

This is not the end for the West Coast brand.

We are excited to confirm that the site will be undergoing a transformation with a new concept coming soon keep your eyes peeled and we hope you will continue the journey with us.

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you for your support🧡🖤

12/02/2026

26/01/2026

Gluten free Colin the Caterpillar is finally here 🐛🍰
Landing this Wednesday 28 January and at the SAME price as the regular cake at Marks and Spencer food.
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This feels like a big win for the gluten free community and I cannot wait to give it a try.

Will you be picking one up? Let me know what you think if you try it 👇

14/01/2026

Still living in hope that one day we’ll see more on-the-go gluten free options at big chain venues 🤞C'mon make it happen 😭 🍔 Do you believe we will ever see a gluten free bun at Mcdonalds?

13/01/2026

I've always got a Bliss Snacks bar in the cupboard for a chocolate snack, especially now that we are in the post Christmas phase. I like these for a little pre gym snack or just when I want a low calorie choco fix. They are gluten free of course and it's nice to see some new varieties appearing in B&M Stores 🙌

12/01/2026

I'm a big fan of bars and after eights, so when I saw that they had launched mint choc, they went straight on my Christmas list.

It's a struggle finding a gluten free protein bar so I'm so thankful for Yubi and the range of great flavours for an on the go snack.

Let me know if you have tried them and your thoughts in the comments

Free

06/01/2026

RUN to Morrisons 🏃

I've not managed to get in-store yet but what are your thoughts on the prices?

Now would be a good time to stock up for the new year!

Hopefully one day our staple products will match those in the regular aisles and more retailers jump on board with these kind of events and help their free from customers.

04/01/2026

Our Free From event is back & better than ever 🤯 Get 20% off all your free from faves, starting tomorrow 👏